Ardha-naari-Ishwara? When did that word came into use in Vaishnavite context? :) Shri MahaLakshmi is yet another jeevatma and is a separate entity from that of the parama purusha. The difference between Shri and other jeevatmas is that Shri is functionally inseperable from the paramapurusha whilst the others are subject to separation from him (functionally). Of-course physically everyone is in one single package with the almighty, in totality, if my understanding of Vishitadvaita is correct. adiyen, Dasan > Raj Narayanan <raj_narayanan@xxxx> wrote: > > Namaskaaram, > Eka Pathni Vratham, to my knowledge is being steadfast in monogamy. Sri Ramachandra moorthy in HIS avathar, preached / showed the world the ways of leading an ideal life. Since HE is the Almighty personified, HE had the duties to redeem the devotees - Sabari, Ahalya. One performs solemn vow during wedding rites, in front of the Holy Fire - Vishnu to take care of his wife as his child and to perform the Eka Pathni Vratham. So, one must be obliged / duty bound to do Eka Pathni Vratham, by default in a marriage and THAT is the norm in this civilised world. Sthri, purusha are just the two halves that combine during the wedding. They get united to form a holy blend - the pefect example being Ardha-naari-Ishwara. So, one male and one female makes the perfect couple. Three-some, not so. > The lord Narayana is the Ardha-Naari-Ishwara, whose other half is Shri MahaLakshmi. Together as purusha (Narayana) and prakriti (Shrimathi), HE becomes Ardha-Naari-Ishwara. No difference between them. HE/SHE remains in THAT state. > God Bless All. azhwAr emberumAnAr jeeyAr thiruvadigalE saranam Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ramanuja/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: ramanuja-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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